.. _contributing:

Contributing
############

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There are several ways to contribute to PyDPF-Core.

Overall guidance on contributing to a PyAnsys repository appears in
`Contributing <dev_guide_contributing_>`_ in the *PyAnsys Developer's Guide*.
Ensure that you are thoroughly familiar with this guide before attempting
to contribute to PyDPF-Core.

.. important::

    This project adheres to the `Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct`_. By
    participating, you agree to uphold this code.
 
The following contribution information is specific to PyDPF-Core. Start by selecting your role in the project:

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    .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`user` User
        :link: contributing_as_a_user
        :link-type: ref

        Report bugs, suggesting features, and ask questions.

    .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`laptop-code` Developer
        :link: contributing_as_a_developer
        :link-type: ref

        Fix bugs, add new features, and improve the codebase.

    .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`book` Documentation
        :link: contributing_documentation
        :link-type: ref

        Improve the documentation and write new guides.

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    User<contribute/user>
    Developer<contribute/developer>
    Documentation<contribute/documentarian>